First picture of ‘deeply loved’ mum, 60, killed in car crash in Rudford

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Source: metro.co.uk
Undated handout photo issued by Gloucestershire Constabulary of Suzanne Wilmot who died in a car crash in the Forest of Dean. Emergency services were called to a collision between a blue Ford and a black Kia in Whitehall Lane in Rudford at 5.20pm on December 30, Gloucestershire Constabulary said. Suzanne, 60, from Gloucester, who was driving the Ford, sustained serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, the force added. Issue date: Sunday January 4, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Gloucestershire Constabulary /PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.
Suzanne Wilmot, 60, has been described as ‘deeply loved’ by her family in a tribute (Picture: Gloucestershire Constabulary /PA Wire)

The family of a pensioner who was killed in a car crash have said they have been left ‘broken hearted’ by her death.

Suzanne Wilmot, 60, from Gloucester, was driving a blue Ford when it was involved in a collision with a black Kia on December 30, 2025.

Emergency services were called to Whitehall Lane in Rudford at 5.20pm, where they found Suzanne with serious injuries.

She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Suzanne’s family have paid tribute to her, saying: ‘It is with broken hearts that we share the loss of Sue Wilmot.

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‘A deeply loved mum, wife, sister, daughter, aunt and great aunt.

‘The number of family and friends who will miss her are a testament to how wonderful she was.

‘She would do anything for others and was always making us laugh.

‘We will treasure the memories we have of her and are grateful for the family time we all got to spend with her over Christmas.’

A man in his 50s from Cheltenham was previously arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving while unfit through drink and/or drugs in connection with the incident.

He was later released under investigation so he could be treated at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital for multiple fractures.

A spokesman for Gloucestershire Police said: ‘Investigating officers are continuing their enquiries and asking anyone who witnessed the incident and who has not already spoken to police to come forward.

‘Additionally, they would like to hear from anyone with dashcam or any information they feel may be relevant.’

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